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I Am Rotorua – Geraldine
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
There’s something precious about owning a book. That you see, that you can hold, you can feel. You can turn the pages. It’s a different feeling from reading that book online.
I Am Rotorua – Trevor Shaw
Monday, November 18, 2024
“Some people look at me and just see a fella with a guitar, but I’m here to give something back."
I Am Rotorua – Digraj Baghela
Friday, October 25, 2024
“You probably wouldn’t notice it unless you knew to look. I used to be a chef for 12 years, always in the kitchen, always moving fast. But when I got married and had kids, it became harder to keep up with that life. So, I switched gears.”
I Am Rotorua – Renee Tapsell
Monday, October 21, 2024
“We’ve been at this for about two or three years now, and we’re turning three this month. It’s been quite the journey, not just in terms of the business, but in my own māoritanga, too."